James vs Mohammad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Mohammad

Boy #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#599
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Hamad, Moha

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Mohammad Rank #599

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #599 for Mohammad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Mohammad ___

  • Mohammad Ali
  • Mohammad Hassan
  • Mohammad Ibrahim
  • Mohammad Omar
  • Mohammad Yusuf
  • Mohammad Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Mohammad

Ahmed Omar Ibrahim Fatima Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Mohammad more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Mohammad at #599 in the United States.

What do James and Mohammad mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Mohammad boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Mohammad is primarily a boy name.

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